Name: NIKE Game Growers Scholarship / Youth Impact Program
Award Amount: Varies
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The NIKE Game Growers initiative — often referenced as a scholarship-style leadership opportunity — is a nationwide youth empowerment program developed in partnership with Nike, GENYOUth, the NBA, and the WNBA. While not a traditional scholarship that awards direct tuition funding, Game Growers provides meaningful recognition, development resources, and leadership experiences for young people who are passionate about expanding sports participation and wellness in their communities. The program is designed to encourage youth to think creatively about how sport and physical activity can have a transformative impact on peers and local neighborhoods.
Game Growers is rooted in addressing one of the largest challenges in youth sports: drop-out rates among girls and other underrepresented groups. Research shows that by the time they reach their early teens, many girls disengage from athletic participation, creating lasting barriers to lifelong health, confidence, and leadership opportunities. NIKE Game Growers seeks to reverse that trend by equipping participants with mentorship, team-based project development, and opportunities to implement community programs that increase sport engagement, especially for girls.
The program is unique in its structure: participants apply as teams (typically in pairs) and propose original ideas to “grow the game” — meaning actionable plans that help more youth participate in sport, physical activity, or wellness initiatives. Selected Game Growers teams collaborate with their local NBA or WNBA franchise partners to refine and implement their concepts. Along the way, they participate in workshops, receive coaching and leadership support, and gain visibility through Nike-affiliated networks.
While some seasons of the program have specific application deadlines and age requirements (such as for seventh- and eighth-grade girls in past cycles), the core aim remains consistent: celebrate leadership, problem-solving, and community-oriented thinking through sport. Participation in the Game Growers program often provides youth with recognition, access to organized sports networks, professional guidance, and in some cases additional funding or sponsored opportunities associated with local schools, nonprofits, or partner organizations.
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Deadline: Varies by season (check the official Game Growers website for current dates)
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